Currently, Sam Burns leads the United States Open in Oakmont after 54 holes, with the tournament favorite, Scottie Scheffler, who struggles to advance in the classification table as the final round is approaching
Sam cream surprisingly Keeps the club’s house As we head to the final round of the Open to the United States In Oakmont, sitting at four below, while many of the best golf players continue to fight.
The anticipation he brought to the 125th United States Open Championship was cloudy by the concerns that the Pennsylvania The deep and defiant greens of the course, as always, prove difficult to conquer. Those who expressed skepticism was proved correct.
As the Sunday round is approaching, only four players have managed to score under par, with notable names such as Rory mcilroy to +10, Jon rahm and Xander Schauffele At +7 and various big names do not even cut the cut.
The tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler It seems out of reach, even with its extraordinary skills, as it has only managed a score of four out through 54 holes. Instead, is one of The intimate friends of dual-masters winnersRyder Cup Star Burns, who currently runs the package.
We delve into the life of the 28 -year -old Louisiana -born Louisiana, including a private conversation with the president Donald Trumphis relationship with the best friend Scheffler and his childhood wife.
Sam Burns’s exchange with President Donald Trump
Burns has been a main point in the PGA Tour since he became a professional in 2017 after leaving the Louisiana State University, claiming the victory five times and, recently, a playoff victory was lost in the Canadian Open. He was chosen to represent Team USA at the Ryder 2023 Cup.
During his tour of his tour, he has gained $ 7 million, but this has not prevented him from hitting links with billionaires, including a re -election golf round by 2024 with the future President Trump Trump.
Burns spilled his beans about his trip to Mar-Alago to eat not only with Trump, but also Elon Musk, and shared his impressions Subpar show of the Golf.
“People ask,” How is it? “It’s exactly how I would think it would be,” Burns explained. “It’s exactly what you see on television, brutally sincere. It is very open; you can ask -anything.
“And he loves golfing. He has some fun stories, so he is very nice to hear -I asked him some things. I was not sure if he would answer or not, but yes.
“In any hole, there are about 20 carts. If you are attentive and look, you will see snipers, secret service everywhere. It’s curious, [because] I don’t know if this is the safest place or the most dangerous place in the world. I think it’s a kind of both at once. “
The United States Frontrunner’s camaraderia with Scottie Scheffler
Burns and Scheffler, who entered the PGA Tour during the same period, have been friends since their junior golf days, often playing in the rounds together, reports the mirror that.
The bond between Scheffler and Burns was so strong that he landed as members for the Ryder Cup in Italy. Burns shared with Sph At that moment: “Obviously, Scottie and I have played a lot of golf together, and we are excited to unite.”
His friendship became deepened when the two women were waiting at the same time. Scheffler’s victory in his second master’s degree in 2024 coincided with the anticipation of his first child, while Burns’s wife Caroline was also pregnant.
A shared experience brought the two golfers closer. Last year at St. Jude Classic, Burns was taking care of Scheffler’s son, Bennett, while Scheffler was on the course. The young children of both golfers appeared in the Masters Contest Par 3 in April, where they were photographed playing together.
Who is the wife of Sam Burns?
Burns tied the knot with Caroline in 2019. His love story began in LSU, but his knowledge goes back to when he was five years old, after being known in the church and being the first Valentines. They began to go to college and, after four years together, proposed Burns.
Speaking Wjcl In Georgia, Burns expressed his desire for a long future together, saying: “I hope we have many years together and grow old together and enjoy a lot of fun things together.” She confessed that “we always know” she was her.
Burns recounted candidate the time of the proposal, which took place on the dinner during the RBC heritage, admitting: “I felt good until two minutes before I knew I would, and then it was a kind of train sinister.”
Caroline also recalled the time, adding: “Sam only asked me if he wanted to walk over before we were ready in front of everyone. Just, just at the restaurant, he only stopped me and started talking, and then I heard, and then he got off a knee.”